GARAGE: 3 days, 5 vibes, zero excuses
Giant choir, live funk-rock, hardgroove DJ sets, drumming and percussion workshops for everyone… GARAGE is bringing the heat with three days of musical madness. It’s the must-visit spot of the weekend.
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Garage, 34 Boulevard Carnot, Lille Centre
June 20-22
Free, reservation recommended here
Papa Famiglia in Croix: Sweet Italian Life
Want an Italian evening without leaving the Lille metropolis? Head over to Barbara in Croix from 6 PM. Enjoy a DJ set by Claudy, a fun blind test with friends, delicious pizzas, and refreshing spritz on the terrace: it’s your sweet life, Italian style!
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Barbara, 63 Rue Jean Monnet, Croix
From 6 PM
MESA del SOL: Latin vibes on the rooftop!
MESA invites you on a spicy journey all day long: dancing lessons, live piano and vocals, festive DJ set until 2 AM on the rooftop... A true burst of summer on the rooftops of Lille.
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MESA, 612 Chaude Rivière Street
Starting at 12:30 PM, no reservations (check DM on Insta for courses)
Chicken Wave x Bibi’s Café: 360° Electro at Grand’Place
The Chicken Wave collective is bringing the heat to the terrace of Bibi’s Café with an immersive setup, a breathtaking view of the Belfry, and a lineup that’s festival-worthy: ASDEK, THEOBUNTU, HIDDEN FACE and more… In short, this is the must-have electro vibe of your evening!
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Bibi’s Café, Old Stock Exchange of Lille
Starting at 6 PM
URBX Festival in Roubaix: giant free rap concert
NAZA, SOSO MANESS, HEAVEN SAM… Roubaix is shaking its Grand’Place with big names from French rap. A 100% free evening to jump and rap like never before!
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Grand’Place, Roubaix
Starting at 8 PM, doors open at 7 PM
Brass bands and batucadas to heat up the streets
The streets of Lille are alive with brass bands and batucadas: a carnival atmosphere guaranteed at every corner!
1 PM - 3 PM : Batucada Atabak in the République crater.
1 PM : Fanfare Les Dissonantes parades from Lille-Flandres to Parc JB Lebas.
3 PM : Happy Singer choir followed by Batucada Oyamba (100% female, Afro-Brazilian) at the Théâtre/Opéra square.
7 PM - 10 PM : Carnaval de Bahia with Batucada Capanga (40 percussionists) near Grand’Place.
Open air techno at Quartier Libre
The Esplanade du Champ de Mars is going into techno mode with the OpenField Festival. 8 DJs including Baron Von Trax and Entasia, straight from Australia, along with a light show by Analog Mind. A must-see for fans of house, trance, and hard-groove in a super-friendly atmosphere!
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Quartier Libre, Esplanade du Champ de Mars
3 PM - Midnight
Groove & Grills at La Laiterie de Lambersart
La Laiterie de Lambersart transforms into a chic outdoor hangout : tapas, skewered veal, craft beers, and live music in the gardens. The perfect spot for food lovers looking for a delicious Sunday.
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La Laiterie, 138 Avenue de l'Hippodrome, Lambersart
12pm-midnight
Post-punk Guinguette at Cours St‑So
Cours Saint-So invites you to an evening with vibes of new wave, synth-wave, and post-punk: kick off the party starting at 4pm, followed by live concerts and a DJ set by Zaatar. The night promises to be darkly festive with DEAR DEER, OBERST PANIZZA, and BLUERAILROADS.
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The Guinguette du Cours St‑So, Boulevard JB Lebas, Lille
6:30 PM - 2:00 AM
Back to the 90s at Bercail
DJ set with a retro vibe, taking you straight to the 90s at Bercail. It's time to show off your best dance moves and vintage outfits without a care in the world!
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Bercail, 60 av. de l’Espace, Wambrechies
5 PM - 1 AM
Mama Shelter: Magnetik Band & Friends + DJ French Bouclette
We love the festive yet chill vibe at Mama Shelter. The rooftop comes alive with Magnetik Band & Friends, followed by DJ French Bouclette spinning the decks to wrap up your evening with some funky and groovy beats.
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Mama Shelter, 97 place Saint-Hubert, Lille
7 PM - 11 PM
And also everywhere else in Lille: amateur concerts, choirs, brass bands in all neighborhoods (Temple Protestant, Gare St-So, Bus Magique).
ESSENTIAL PRACTICAL INFO:
🕒 Exceptional hours for bars/restaurants:
Open until 3 AM in the Lille-Centre, Vieux-Lille, Masséna-Solférino areas, with terraces open until 2 AM.
🚗 Pedestrian zones (Vieux-Lille, Lille-Centre, Masséna-Solférino): Saturday from 7 PM to Sunday 3 AM. Let's prefer eco-friendly ways to get around!
♻️ Waste collection disrupted: try to hold off on taking out your trash that day.
With all this, all that's left is to pick out your outfit and your spot — we’re bound to run into each other somewhere in Lille!
